Woodford County Courthouses
Inscription
On this courthouse square in 1790 Jesse Graddy built, of logs, first of county's four courthouses. Total cost was $22.50. James and Henry Thompkins completed second one, of stone, 1794. Third hall of justice, built of brick in 1812-13, cupola with clock added by 1846; other additions later. Structure burned in 1965.
Present courthouse completed 1970 by Gault Bros. of Lexington.
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More markers in Woodford
Huntertown
HUNTERTOWN - Huntertown was an African-American hamlet in Woodford County settled after the Civil War.
Freemasonry in Versailles
Versailles, KY
Landmark Masonic Lodge No. 41 was chartered by the Grand Lodge of Kentucky, Free & Accepted Masons on August 27, 1817.
Midway Presbyterian Church
Midway, KY
Harmony New School Church met near here in 1841 at the home of Bro.
Sen. Joseph C.S. Blackburn
Versailles, KY
Born in Woodford Co., Oct.1, 1838, he graduated from Centre College & studied law in Lex.
Sons & Daughters of Relief Cemetery
Midway, KY
Land bought in 1876 by 8 members of “Midway Sons & Daughters of Relief,” community org.